Updated February 27, 2026 Every child with a disability deserves the chance to learn, belong, and thrive in school. The federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), guarantees a free, appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities. To be eligible, a child must have a disability and need specialized instruction […]
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The Arc recently had the opportunity to measure the urgent, unmet needs of individuals and families living with I/DD and find out where our society is succeeding in offering them support and where we...
Survey findings from human rights organization, The Arc, reveal nation’s efforts fail to provide fundamentals for individuals and families
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 14, 2011) – Fifty years ago, Pr...
Washington, D.C. – The Arc, the largest organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including Down syndrome, autism, FASD, cerebral palsy ...
Washington, DC - The Arc, a national organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families is engaging military families connected to indivi...
FINDS (Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports)
Washington, DC - As we pause to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Arc recognizes that ther...
